Szczesny told the Daily Star Sunday: "This club always has the same aims - and that's to win trophies. We haven't done that in the last few years and it's disappointing for the players and the fans - but we will be stronger than last year.

"We have two quality ­signings already - they are players who can score goals and we're confident we can fight for ­trophies.

"Podolski's goal record speaks for itself. We are strong going forward and the work being done on the defence is really good.

"It makes me believe we will be stronger."

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